Friday, December 1, 2017

When you've worked as a sport scientist with the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, various branches of the GAA and the Special Olympics, you pick up a few things. Geraldine McTavish took time from her hectic schedule for a chat with me.

Friday, November 10, 2017

I was listening to Sonia O' Sullivan on the radio today; she was laughing about meeting Katie Taylor. Laughing because she found it surprising Taylor was excited to meet her when Sonia felt it should be the other way around.

Friday, September 29, 2017

It's great when the sun shines in Ireland on a day which sets out to celebrate health and fitness. So many of our plans are scuppered by the weather, and while I know 'there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes' it helps when it's sunny.

Today is National Fitness Day, a day to encourage everyone to move. Sounds simple but how can you make this happen everyday?

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Winning a muaythai gold medal, and doing it while caring for a young child might seem impossible but not for Irina Larinova.

The Russian world champion and her 14-month old son Fedor are a regular sight at IFMA muaythai championships. Last year she claimed the European title when he was just seven months old. And at the World Championships in Minsk she took 75kgs gold as the little boy watched from the stands.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Three Iranian women stepped over the ropes into a muaythai ring representing their country for the first time in over five years – holding true to their dreams and bringing home some bling even though they are not able to train with national coach.